Sir Laurence Dudley Stamp, former President of the Society and director of the Land Utilisation Survey of Britain, was internationally renowned as a great populariser of geography to students and the wider public.
George’s talk will explore the fascinating collection of relief models held at the Society which represent a significant component of Stamp’s life work, and of the creative and engaging ways which defined his approach to the teaching of geography throughout the mid-20th century.
Be inspired: Unbound beauty: Venezuela in the Wiley Digital Archive - Dr Sherezade García Rangel
Explore historical accounts of Venezuela and its people, and uncover what role might these they still play.
Be inspired: Isabella Bird: Britain’s fearless Victorian adventurer, and her magic lantern slides
Jacki recreates Isabella Bird's lecture on Western China using her original magic lantern slides, and discusses her solo world travels.
Be inspired: Man of action and man of books: Shackleton as reader and writer - Dr Jan Piggott
Famous explorers were often inspired by literature; none read more widely than Shackleton.